A revision of Calyptochloa C.E.Hubb. (Poaceae), with two new species and a new subspecies

Thompson, E.J. & Simon, B.K. (2012). A revision of Calyptochloa C.E.Hubb. (Poaceae), with two new species and a new subspecies. Austrobaileya 8(4): 634–652. Two new species of Calyptochloa C.E.Hubb. (Calyptochloa cylindrosperma E.J.Thomps. & B.K.Simon and C. johnsoniana E.J.Thomps. & B.K.Simon) endemic to central Queensland, and a new subspecies of Calyptochloa gracillima C.E.Hubb. (C. gracillima subsp. ipsviciensis E.J.Thomps. & B.K.Simon) endemic to southeast Queensland are described and illustrated

Arboriculture Education: Extending 5 Seconds of Curiosity to 5 Minutes of Discovery

The practice of modern arboriculture is fascinating to some and strikes fear into the hearts of others. Properly caring for trees is both physically and intellectually challenging. The Morris Arboretum has a unique role as both a public garden and a leader of environmental education. For those that are curious about arboriculture the chances to be curious and ask questions are quite limited. Here at the Arboretum we have the unique opportunity to work in the garden while visitors are in attendance. Visitors that understand the Arboretum’s role in education readily ask questions and watch the arborists at work. The problem that presents itself is the inability of the arborist(s) to respond to the many inquiries while work is being done. These lost opportunities are the focus of this project. A two sided 2 x 3 feet sandwich board was designed to answer the most basic questions visitors ask. How does an arborist climb a tree? What are the arborists doing in the tree? What type of tree is it? And what type of work are you doing now? These questions are answered in an effort to capitalize on the visitor’s curiosity about arboriculture and tree care and give them a spring board for further discovery. The sign is portable, easily set up and informative

The effect of trapping superparamagnetic beads on domain wall motion

Domain walls may act as localized field sources to trap and move superparamagnetic beads for manipulating biological cells and DNA. The interaction between beads of various diameters and a wall is investigated using a combination of micromagnetic and analytical models. Domain walls can transport beads under applied magnetic fields but the mutual attraction between the bead and wall causes drag forces affecting the bead to couple into the wall motion. Therefore, the interaction with the bead causes a fundamental change in the domain wall dynamics, reducing the wall mobility by five orders of magnitude. (C) 2010 American Institute of Physics. [doi:10.1063/1.3428775

Corrosion-protective coatings from electrically conducting polymers

In a joint effort between NASA Kennedy and LANL, electrically conductive polymer coatings were developed as corrosion protective coatings for metal surfaces. At NASA Kennedy, the launch environment consist of marine, severe solar, and intermittent high acid and/or elevated temperature conditions. Electrically conductive polymer coatings were developed which impart corrosion resistance to mild steel when exposed to saline and acidic environments. Such coatings also seem to promote corrosion resistance in areas of mild steel where scratches exist in the protective coating. Such coatings appear promising for many commercial applications

Time-Stressed Decision-Making in the Cockpit

Forty-one commercial airline pilots executed flight scenarios that varied the time available for deciding whether and when to divert to an alternate airport. Pilots with the most flight experience were the most responsive to variance in available decision time: they diverted relatively early when time was short, and later or not at all when time was plentiful. Greater experience was also associated with efforts to fill gaps in the available information and test assumptions. A framework is proposed that predicts these effects as a function of (1) skill at situation recognition and rapid response, (2) metacognitive skill at detecting and handling uncertainty, and (3) sensitivity to the opportunities to switch between these two skill sets

Evidence synthesis on the occurrence, causes, consequences, prevention and management of bullying and harassment behaviours to inform decision making in the NHS

Background Workplace bullying is a persistent problem in the NHS with negative implications for individuals, teams, and organisations. Bullying is a complex phenomenon and there is a lack of evidence on the best approaches to manage the problem. Aims Research questions What is known about the occurrence, causes, consequences and management of bullying and inappropriate behaviour in the workplace? Objectives Summarise the reported prevalence of workplace bullying and inappropriate behaviour. Summarise the empirical evidence on the causes and consequences of workplace bullying and inappropriate behaviour. Describe any theoretical explanations of the causes and consequences of workplace bullying and inappropriate behaviour. Synthesise evidence on the preventative and management interventions that address workplace bullying interventions and inappropriate behaviour. Methods To fulfil a realist synthesis approach the study was designed across four interrelated component parts: Part 1: A narrative review of the prevalence, causes and consequences of workplace bullying Part 2: A systematic literature search and realist review of workplace bullying interventions Part 3: Consultation with international bullying experts and practitioners Part 4: Identification of case studies and examples of good practic

Use of Religious Observance as a Meaningful Occupation in Occupational Therapy

Background: Research shows that religious and spiritual beliefs influence a person’s health and quality of life. Studies have found that religious people are healthier and require less access to health services, and that clients want to have their religious and spiritual needs addressed as a part of their plan of care. Method: This study used a descriptive survey design to explore the attitudes and behaviors of occupational therapists concerning religious observance in clinical practice. The survey yielded 181 responses from a random sampling from members of the American Occupational Therapy Association. Results: The study found that while the majority of the respondents felt that religious observance was an important occupation, most rarely or never addressed religious observance in clinical practice due to reasons such as the work context and the sensitivity of the topic. Conclusion: The findings suggest that education programs should better prepare graduates to view religious observance through the lens of task analysis rather than as a discussion of religion and spirituality. Furthermore, the findings suggest a potential unmet need that should be explored through further research

Handbook for Success in Leadership

Andrew Carnegie reportedly once said that he wanted to put on his gravestone, “Here lies a man who knew how to put into his service more able men than he was himself” (Carnegie & Covey, 2017). If we think of these words as how Andrew Carnegie feels about what made him a success and an effective leader, we must recognize that leadership characteristics are multi-faceted and require more than just one component. Nahavandi (2015) shared that the definition of leadership effectiveness should consider all the roles and functions a leader performs and the way that should be measured is on the outcomes they achieve. The reason we as leaders are successful, is not through just sheer hard work, fancy degrees or strategies on leadership. Instead it is something that renowned leadership scholar Peter Drucker characterized as a focus on understanding what needs to be done, what they as leaders are good at and what difference can be made by executing on those things (Karlgaard, 2004). In order to be the best leader, you can be, you must understand yourself, and be surrounded by good and competent people, they will help you be successful. With his statement, Andrew Carnegie was showed us what he valued in his own leadership, and it was not only his shrewd mind or business savvy, it was his ability to build a coalition of people that were talented in ways he was not, that allowed the sum to be more than the parts of the team and the success to be greater, measured by the outcomes he achieved. Success is not a solo sport, and neither is leadership. In the coming chapters, we will focus on the strategies and advice that will help any leader become more effective. The focus of these chapters will approach best practices of leadership components such as building self-awareness, taking accountability, leading in an ethical way and decision-making. The components of leadership that we will focus on are all practical applications of scholarly and real-world experience that should allow for others to gather a simple picture of places to review in order to build your leadership brand